How to reduce motion sickness in Minecraft

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Written By Ellie Finch

I often get asked how to reduce motion sickness in Minecraft, so I’ve made a popular YouTube video which provides some tips.

If you suffer from motion sickness when watching or playing the game, then fear not, as there are a number of steps you can take to reduce motion sickness in Minecraft. In the video I show you how to:

  • Lower mouse sensitivity (under Controls in Settings)

  • Experiment with a wider or narrower Field of View (FOV) (under Video Settings)

  • Change to Third Person view (under Video Settings)

  • Turn off ‘View Bobbing’ and ‘Camera Shake’ in Video Settings

If you are a parent experiencing motion sickness while watching your child play Minecraft, or a practitioner observing a client playing the game, then another top tip is to go into the game yourself and play with them. You can then control the movements on your own screen, which can help significantly.

If you would like some further support with playing Minecraft with your child, or using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool, you can find further training and resources on our trainings page.

Check out the video below for full instructions on reducing motion sickness in Minecraft.

Image source: Minecraft

Ellie Finch

Ellie Finch, MA MBACP (Accred), is a clinical supervisor, counsellor, and social worker specialising in support for neurodivergent clients and families of children with additional needs or complex conditions.

Ellie is known for her innovative use of creative digital tools and videogames like Minecraft in therapy to create accessible, engaging support. She is founder of PlayMode Academy, a non-profit social venture that trains professionals in the therapeutic use of creative digital tools.

PlayMode® Academy is part of Ellie Finch Counselling, Consultancy and Training Ltd, a non-profit company limited by guarantee.

Ellie is also part of the University of Cambridge research team behind Bridging the ChASM: Creating Accessible Services using Minecraft - a project funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) that explores the therapeutic potential of videogames and how they can be used to create more inclusive mental health support.

NOT AN OFFICIAL MINECRAFT SERVICE. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG OR MICROSOFT

https://www.playmodeacademy.org
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